Category Archives: Spirits

Crown Royal Acts to Aid Bars, Nightclubs, Restaurants

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

More than 90% of independent venues including bars, stages and clubs that employ around 15.6 million people across the U.S., are in danger of closing forever as communities continue to battle the business impacts of COVID-19. In response and as … Continue reading →

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Total Bev/Al Imports Decline 21% in Months

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to bw166, which analyzed Commerce Department statistics that showed total beverage alcohol imports (including bulk and packaged) declined -5% by value over the last 12 months and declined -21% by value over the last three months. 29% of all … Continue reading →

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375 Park Ave. Adds Misunderstood Whiskey to Portfolio

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

375 Park Avenue Spirits (Sazerac)  and Sazerac’s Bond & Royal craft division will assume responsibility for all sales, distribution, and will support the brand’s marketing efforts. Misunderstood is an American whiskey blended with all natural ginger for a mellow finish … Continue reading →

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How One Distillery Is Giving Away Hand Sanitizer to Schools

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

For every 1,000 shares Casey Jones Distillery, Hopkinsville, Ky., gets on its Facebook page it gives away 10 cases of hand sanitizer to a school selected randomly.  The giveaway isn’t restricted to schools in the Hoppkinsville area.  “We want to … Continue reading →

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Oregon Seeks to Extend Distilled Spirits Surcharge

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Officially, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission says it’s seeking “input” on extending teh current 50-cent surcharge on distilled spirits.  Realitically — our opinion — that surcharge is like a temporary government building: It’s never going away.

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Jack Daniel’s Sets 2-Day

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Jack Daniel’s first ever virtual music festival “Crash the Couch” will be presented free via YouTube and available to stream on mobile devices and computers Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15. Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes, Cold War Kids and … Continue reading →

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